well it depends on you EFC at the end of your fafsa app. the number listed on the fafsa, is the number your family will pay out of pocket. so be prepared for that one. when you get financial aid add it all up and see how it compares to your tuition and other fees. there isnt really a "good" amount. any amount is good, but its honestly depends on what your family can afford. just add the numbers and figure out the figures. my EFC is 0 so all of my tuition is paid for with grants scholarships and loans.